Ultra-processed foods may be linked to behavioural issues in kids: study – National
A new study says there appears to be a link between consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in preschool…
3 Easy Steps by EWG
Sometimes food labels are so complex it feels like you need a degree in food science to go…
Packaged food hurting productivity, mental health in young Indians: Report
A new global report has flagged ultra-processed food consumption as a key factor behind declining productivity and emotional…
Food ministers move closer to mandating Health Star Ratings on packaged food
The nation’s food ministers will this week take a crucial step towards mandating the Health Star Rating scheme…
Britons ‘overwhelmed’ by conflicting advice on healthy food, survey reveals
Complicated and conflicting nutrition advice is “overwhelming” consumers who are trying to make healthy choices, according to a…
Gut microbiota analysis offers insights into how ultra processed foods affect health
To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now…
Ten UPFs you should never eat again, and what to buy instead
Crisps for popcorn, curry sauces for pastes – these are the easy swaps for an instantly healthier diet…
How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse
Despite the region’s reputation for healthy living, new research reveals that ultra-processed foods are increasingly prevalent in the…
Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise…
Ultraprocessed food addiction in older adults: Key findings
Researchers warn that ultraprocessed food has left a lasting imprint on older Americans, especially women, linking addictive eating…
The ‘healthy’ baby foods replacing sugar and salt with UPFs
The prevalence of ultra-processed ingredients in baby foods could increase as new guidelines call for reductions in the…
UK food policy misses big slice of ultra-processed problem, study finds
Despite covering some ultra-processed foods, the UK’s HFSS rules leave millions of daily calories unregulated, researchers say it’s…